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Rajendra Chola I's Ganga Campaign and the Northern Limit
In this episode, we explore the singular military campaign that defined Rajendra Chola I’s reign: the expedition to the Ganges Delta in 1023 CE. While earlier episodes covered the naval dominance over Srivijaya and the administrative brilliance of the Kudavolai system, this conversation focuses on the land-based conquest of Bengal under the Pala Empire. We examine the strategic decision to march north, the defeat of King Mahipala I, and the symbolic act of bringing Ganga water to the Kaveri river. This was not just a raid; it was a geopolitical statement that extended Chola influence into the…
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